I breed and train dogs that sell for $175,000 each. We place about 20 dogs a year, and it took us a while to be profitable.

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Kim Greene with dog
Kim Greene started breeding protection dogs after getting pregnant with twins.

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I have 4 kids. I'm raising them to be quitters.

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The author with one of her children.
The author said that some parents she knows see quitting as a failure. By contrast, she encourages her kids to quit things that no longer suit them.

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We spoke to 10 millionaires about their dream holiday gifts. Their wish lists include ski gear, jewelry, and cheese clubs.

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A collage of items like a lego painting set, running shoes, and a Monopoly board game

LEGO, Monopoly, Altra, Miadonna; Tyler Le/BI

My grandma always wanted to have our Thanksgiving pies for breakfast. I finally started the tradition when I had my own family.

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Composite side-by-side image of the author and her son. On the left, they're at a pumpkin patch, smiling with a pumpkin, and on the right the author's son is eating pie for breakfast.
The author and her son have been eating pie for breakfast on Thanksgiving for 10 years.

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I want my 3 kids to learn in an environment that's right for them. We've done a mix that includes homeschooling, public, and private schools.

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The author poses with her children while traveling
The writer, pictured while traveling with her three kids, said she imagined her kids learning experientially through art and experiences.

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My college kid isn't coming home for Thanksgiving for the second year in a row. I understand school comes first now.

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Erika Ebsworth-Goold and her son in california
The author's son isn't coming home from college this Thanksgiving.

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I update my will regularly. I see it as an act of love and responsibility to my daughter.

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The author and her daughter embrace outside.
The author, shown with her daughter, sees having a will as an act of love and responsibility.

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My parents and siblings are doctors, but I became a toy inventor. My company raised $5 million this year.

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Sydney Wiseman headshot
Sydney Wiseman invented Fingerlings.

Courtesy of Sydney Wiseman

I moved my family from New York City to Puerto Rico 18 months ago. We love it here, but some things surprised us.

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The author and her family in Puerto Rico.
The author and her family moved to sunny Puerto Rico in August 2024.

Courtesy of Sophie-Claire Hoeller

My dad sent me his estate document before I was ready to face it. I was glad he had when he died unexpectedly months later.

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Man and child
The author's dad left her a document with all his estate information.

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